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2015 Research Grants Awarded

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 19 October 2016 10:48

$266,000 Awarded

NTSAD is pleased to announce the 2015 Research Initiative Grants totaling $266,000 thanks to many generous research supporters.

This year NTSAD solicited proposals for innovative research projects that involve

basic research

translational studies or

clinical studies

Grant awards were based on final proposal evaluations by a Research Evaluation Subcommittee of NTSAD's Scientific Advisory Committee and other scientists who generously volunteered their time. Grants were made for a one to two year period for up to $40,000 per year. (Funding for a second year is predicated by adequate progress during year one.

NTSAD would like to thank all of those that submitted an application this year. The pool of applicants was highly competitive and numerous proposals were conducive to the NTSAD mission. At this time NTSAD congratulates the five awardees for the 2015 research grants and includes their summaries below.

Eric R. Sjoberg, PhD, Principal InvestigatorOrPhi Therapeutics

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About the Research Grant Initiative

NTSAD has maintained a strong commitment to funding research over the years to advance its mission to lead the fight to treat and cure Tay-Sachs, GM-1, Sandhoff, Canavan, and other related genetic diseases. Read about the NTSAD Research Initiative including highlights and past awards.